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Dean W. Crowder

ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
Plano, TX
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CRD#: 720758
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Professional summary


Dean Willis Crowder III, who also goes by Dean Willis Crowder, Dean Crowder, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Plano, Texas.

Dean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Dean has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 82, Series 3, Series 7, Series 30 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Dean Willis Crowder | Dean Crowder

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
I HAVE 3 BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS: (1) I AM EMPLOYED BY ROTELLA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. IS INVESTMENT RELATED AS A MANAGED FUTURES TRADER. ADDRESS, 800 BELLEVUE WAY NE, SUITE 200, BELLEVUE, WA 98004, (425) 213-5700. I AM MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL HEAD OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. STARTED 6/2015. I AM EMPLOYED FULL-TIME, PLUS 40 HOURS A WEEK. (2) ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS IN CONSULTING FOR POTENTIAL MARKETING ACTIVITIES. ADDRESS ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC 5409 GRASMERE DRIVE, PLANO, TEXAS 75093 (972) 248-7321. PRESIDENT AND CEO. APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR DURING A DAY DURING TRADING HOURS. ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LLC IS INVOLVED IN EVALUATING MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRMS. NO SOLICITATION OR MARKETING OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OCCURS. 3) OCCASIONALLY, I MAY PROVIDE REFERRALS TO BLUE RIVER PARTNERS LLC. ONLY INVESTMENT ADVISERS WHO EXPRESS INTEREST IN BLUE RIVER'S SERVICES OF BACK OFFICE SOLUTIONS ARE REFERRED.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2019 - Present

ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147390
Plano, TX
Past

January 19, 2017 - December 31, 2018

ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147390
PLANO, TX
Past

February 24, 2014 - February 27, 2015

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 8, 2012 - February 14, 2014

STILLPOINT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133146
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 12, 2011 - May 18, 2012

COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143797
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147390
PLANO, TX
Past

November 5, 2009 - August 4, 2011

X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126201
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 21, 2008 - December 31, 2009

ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147390
PLANO, TX
Past

May 9, 2006 - December 4, 2007

KENMAR SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 29375
RYE BROOK, NY
Past

October 1, 2004 - October 24, 2005

SAFRA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 13, 1999 - August 14, 2004

ALPHA SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36876
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 1995 - November 28, 1995

LEHWALD, OROSEY & PEPE INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 16677
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 2, 1993 - December 22, 1993

AMERICAN TRUST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 26014
Past

May 8, 1992 - November 28, 1992

INTEGRITY SECURITIES GROUP

BD
CRD#: 29105
Past

January 11, 1990 - January 7, 1992

IMPACT FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17924
EXCELLO, MO
Past

March 23, 1989 - September 26, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

April 11, 1988 - March 30, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 8, 1987 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

January 21, 1986 - September 17, 1986

JW GENESIS CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6631
Past

March 12, 1985 - June 6, 1985

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

September 14, 1984 - November 26, 1984

MARKETING CONCEPTS

BD
CRD#: 14430
Past

December 29, 1980 - July 31, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(1/15/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 12/21/2015
NFA Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AA
ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC
ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC | DEAN W. CROWDER, III

CRD#: 147390 / SEC#:

New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2016 Failure to Renew)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Plano, TX
Mailing Address
Phone number
(646) 460-3512
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
0

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Company Information


ALPHA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 147390Plano, TX

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